Easy Fondue Recipe

Snuggle Up With Your Sweetheart Over a Pot of Fondue

Gooey and rich, this Swiss dish is meant to be lingered over with friends or a loved one, and is especially apropos during the chilly Winter months. Better yet, fondue is one of those seemingly fussy dishes that's extremely easy to re-create at home, provided one has the requisite equipment.

Here I'm using a vintage fondue stand and a standard saucepan, but if I were to invest in another set-up it'd be this ingenious set-up from Trudeau ($80) that comes highly recommended by the fine folk at Cook's Country. Other than that it's just a bit of minor prep work (cubing bread, assembling other accoutrement, shredding cheese) and a quick turn in a pot and you're good to go. Just don't forget to pair it with good company and a glass (or two) of crisp white wine!

Directions

In a medium saucepan or fondue pot, heat 1-1/2 cups of the wine, garlic, and starch until steaming over medium-high heat.

Add the cheese in large handfuls, whisking until melted. Cook, stirring frequently, until smooth and all of the cheese has melted. Add the kirsch and nutmeg; thin out with additional wine if necessary.

Serve warm with the accoutrements, preferably in a fondue pot set over a heat source.